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Kythera Trails is a project of the Kytherian Foundation for Culture and Development (KIPA), in cooperation with the Municipality of Kythera, the Domestic Estate Management Committe of Kythera and Antikythera and MedINA (Mediterranean Institute for Nature and Anthropos).

Its aim is to offer the islands' visitors an excellent network of hiking and cycling trails.

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  • Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Kythera Trails
  • Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Kythera Trails
  • Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Kythera Trails
  • Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Kythera Trails
  • Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Kythera Trails
  • Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Kythera Trails
  • Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Kythera Trails
  • Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Kythera Trails
  • Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Kythera Trails

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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 171 m
Descent 171 m

This route takes from the settlement of Potamos to the Castle of Paliochora, crossing gorges and cultivated land to reach the abandoned Castle of ...

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from Rigas Zafeiriou / MedINA,   Kythera Trails
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 162 m
Descent 161 m

This route takes hikers from the capital of Kythera down to the port and back, visiting numerous cultural sites and giving a glimpse of the island ...

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from Rigas Zafeiriou / MedINA,   Kythera Trails
Hiking Trail · Cythera
Kythera Trail M11 - The Beginnings
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.5 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 385 m
Descent 385 m

This circular route will take hikers around the southern part of the island, through cultivated land and remnants of recent civilisation, natural ...

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from Rigas Zafeiriou / MedINA,   Kythera Trails
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.9 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 14 m
Descent 14 m

This short circular trail offers a chance to walk around the seemingly barren and inhospitable islet of Makrykythera, through a man-made trail, ...

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from Rigas Zafeiriou / MedINA,   Kythera Trails
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.3 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 159 m
Descent 159 m

Walk in the steps of the fishermen who used to fish in the craggy shores of the cape of Trachilas in this circular route, with great views towards ...

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from Rigas Zafeiriou / MedINA,   Kythera Trails
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.8 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 333 m
Descent 333 m

Explore the wild Νorth of Kythera in this circular trail filled with contrasts, from arid, desert-like places to verdant valleys with plentiful ...

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from Rigas Zafeiriou / MedINA,   Kythera Trails
Hiking Trail · Cythera
Kythera Trail M49A
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.7 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 92 m
Descent 92 m

This circular route takes hikers around the valley of the village of Karavas narrating the relationship of man and water in this part of Kythera.

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from Rigas Zafeiriou / MedINA,   Kythera Trails
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 5 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 157 m
Descent 157 m

Dive into the secrest of Kythera following this circular trail through the valley of Mylopotamos with its waterfalls and watermills to connect the ...

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from Rigas Zafeiriou / MedINA,   Kythera Trails
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 121 m
Descent 121 m

This circular route showcases the architectural wealth that was used to facilitate the traditional way of life in the Kytherian backcountry and ...

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from Rigas Zafeiriou / MedINA,   Kythera Trails
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.8 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 714 m
Descent 713 m

The longest route of Kythera Trails takes hikers through two beatiful seaside settlements and three places of Pilgrimage each from a different ...

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from Rigas Zafeiriou / MedINA,   Kythera Trails
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.4 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 159 m
Descent 159 m

This short circular walk takes hikers from Kapsali beach to the heights of Agios Ioannis "En Krimno" church and back down throught the backcountry ...

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from Rigas Zafeiriou / MedINA,   Kythera Trails
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9.4 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 318 m
Descent 318 m

This circular routes starts at the sandy beach of Diakofti and explores the surrounding backcountry, passing by salt pans and the now abandoned ...

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from Rigas Zafeiriou / MedINA,   Kythera Trails
Hiking Trail · Cythera
Kythera Trail M11B
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.9 km
Duration 1:05 h
Ascent 72 m
Descent 30 m

Take this small route to enter Route M11 if you want to start from Livadi or take it as a detour to visit this commercial settlement.

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from Rigas Zafeiriou / MedINA,   Kythera Trails
Hiking Trail · Cythera
Kythera Trail M11A
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.5 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 75 m
Descent 75 m

This out&back route takes hikers of M11 route to the little village of Lourantianika.

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from Rigas Zafeiriou / MedINA,   Kythera Trails
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult closed
Distance 19.5 km
Duration 5:35 h
Ascent 420 m
Descent 699 m

From the Ionian to the Aegean, from sweet to salty water, from West to East – the old commercial route of Kythera is the longest linear route in ...

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from Rigas Zafeiriou / MedINA,   Kythera Trails
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 31.6 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 767 m
Descent 767 m

This unique route will take riders on a cultural and natural tour of the southern part of Kythera, in the length of 32km.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Kythera Trails
Piraeus and Islands
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The Gata" cave hosts the frescoed hermitage "Panagia i Monitarou" (Virgin Mary of Monitarou), near ...

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Local Village · Piraeus and Islands
Kamari and Diavatiko
Piraeus and Islands
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Kamari, with its springs and lush environment, offers coolness. Diavatiko, an old stone-built path, ...

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recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 37.8 km
Duration 5:45 h
Ascent 1,015 m
Descent 1,011 m

This route will surely fascinate riders with beautiful images from the settlements and the beaches of the north of Kythera, but at the cost of a ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Kythera Trails
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 17.3 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 270 m
Descent 269 m

This short, moderately difficult route takes visitors through some beautiful traditional settlements of Kythera connecting them through ravines ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Kythera Trails
Well · Piraeus and Islands
Well
Piraeus and Islands
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The well in Avlemonas, with its sweep, watered the vegetable gardens that provided vegetables. ...

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Church · Piraeus and Islands
Agios Charalambos
Piraeus and Islands
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The church of Agios Charalambos in Mylopotamos, with its elaborate bell tower and rich relics, is ...

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Geotope · Piraeus and Islands
Alatares in Avlemonas
Piraeus and Islands
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The alatares (salt pans) in Avlemonas are rock hollows where seawater evaporates, leaving ...

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Square · Piraeus and Islands
Mitata Square in Frydi
Piraeus and Islands
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Mitata Square in Frydi was a festival hub, with dancing in its three cafes. The church of Agios ...

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recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 63 km
Duration 7:35 h
Ascent 1,051 m
Descent 1,051 m

This long route covers the central part of Kythera, combining unique traditional settlements and amazing natural landscapes the length of 63 kms. 

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from Fivos Tsaravopoulos,   Kythera Trails
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 18.5 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 220 m
Descent 220 m

Take a ride through the unique geological formations in the region of Mitata in this circular route of 18.5 kms.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Kythera Trails
Archaeological Site · Piraeus and Islands
The "catacombs" of Paleopoli
Piraeus and Islands
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The catacombs of Paleopoli, part of Minoan tombs, are an archaeological treasure. Unfortunately, ...

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Archaeological Site · Piraeus and Islands
Minoan Tombs
Piraeus and Islands
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Numerous carved Minoan tombs (1700-1500 BC) are located in Asprogas, in the middle of Paleopoli ...

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Local Village · Piraeus and Islands
Araioi
Piraeus and Islands
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Araioi, a settlement mentioned since the 16th century, preserves traditional architecture and ...

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Biotope · Piraeus and Islands
Skafidi Wetland and ancient quarries
Piraeus and Islands
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The Skafidi wetland, west of Avlemonas, despite its degradation, supports local biodiversity and ...

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.7 km
Duration 1:35 h
Ascent 264 m
Descent 264 m

This short route, centered at the village of Kalamos takes riders on the local heights and churches with impressive views with a length of less ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Kythera Trails
Architecture · Piraeus and Islands
Old Fire Station
Piraeus and Islands
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The Old Fire Station building, built in the 1960s by the Dutchman Coxman as a home economics school, ...

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Ruin · Piraeus and Islands
Limekiln
Piraeus and Islands
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The limekiln, a traditional structure for producing lime, relied on specialized craftsmen ...

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Church · Piraeus and Islands
Agia Varvara in Kolybous
Piraeus and Islands
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Agia Varvara in Kolybous, with a cheloplakes" roof was important for the residents of Mitata. Next ...

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Flora · Piraeus and Islands
Myrtle
Piraeus and Islands
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Myrtle bushes are an integral part of Kythira's natural and cultural heritage. A symbol of love and ...

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Pond · Piraeus and Islands
Watering trough in Tsakonas
Piraeus and Islands
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In the Tsakonas riverbed, the Potistra" with "deses" (small dams) held water for crops. Geologists ...

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Flora · Piraeus and Islands
Prinero
Piraeus and Islands
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Prinera refers to dense thickets of holm oaks, plants of great ecological and economic importance ...

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Chapel · Piraeus and Islands
Agios Minas
Piraeus and Islands
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The chapel of Agios Minas in Kypriotianika is one of many dedicated to this saint in Kythira. He is ...

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Local Village · Piraeus and Islands
Kypriotianika
Piraeus and Islands
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Kypriotianika, a small agricultural settlement in Kythira, retains traditional features, with ...

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Cave · Piraeus and Islands
Carved Caves
Piraeus and Islands
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The carved caves in Kypriotianika, part of a network of natural and artificial caves, record a rich ...

Kythera Trails
Garden · Piraeus and Islands
Olive groves
Piraeus and Islands
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Olive groves are the main agricultural activity in Kythira, with liomazoma (olive harvesting) ...

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Ruin · Piraeus and Islands
Tower
Piraeus and Islands
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The abandoned 13th-century tower, a signal tower for transmitting messages, is the only such ...

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Viewpoint · Piraeus and Islands
Viewpoint
Piraeus and Islands
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Panoramic view of Mitata, a historic village with rich paleontological findings. From here, one can ...

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Local Village · Piraeus and Islands
Sklavianika District
Piraeus and Islands
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The Sklavianika district in Mitata, with historical references to freed slaves, is linked to the ...

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Local Village · Piraeus and Islands
Avlemonas
Piraeus and Islands
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Avlemonas, the "Aegean Sea" of Kythira, is a picturesque fishing village with Cycladic influences, a ...

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Archaeological Site · Piraeus and Islands
Aphrodite's Throne and Minoan Tombs
Piraeus and Islands
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Aphrodite's Throne and Minoan Tombs

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Historic City Center · Piraeus and Islands
Agios Sostis Square
Piraeus and Islands
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Agios Sostis Square in Mylopotamos, one of the most beautiful in Kythira, is a landmark. With ...

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Garden · Piraeus and Islands
Old Olive Grove
Piraeus and Islands
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The old olive grove attests to the history of olive cultivation in Kythira, which systematically ...

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Cave · Piraeus and Islands
Mitata (rock caves)
Piraeus and Islands
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Mitata are rock caves below the village of Mitata, used as shelters for domestic animals. The word ...

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Mill · Piraeus and Islands
Vasilous' Watermill
Piraeus and Islands
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Remains of Vasilous' watermill in the Tsakonas ravine. Water from the voutsi powered the wheel, ...

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